Inverse Q-Filtering as a Tool for Seismic Resolution Enhancement: A Case Study from the Carpathian Foredeep

In this study, we analyze the quality factor- Q derived from the Vertical Seismic Profiling (VSP) and sonic log data that was performed in the DS-2 borehole located in the Carpathian Foredeep. We use the obtained quality factor distributions in the inverse Q-filtering (IQF) procedure during active s...

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Main Authors: Artur Piotr Łapinkiewicz, Michał Martuś, Anna Wachowicz-Pyzik, Adam Cygal, Tomasz Maćkowski, Michał Stefaniuk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-07-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/15/8564
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Summary:In this study, we analyze the quality factor- Q derived from the Vertical Seismic Profiling (VSP) and sonic log data that was performed in the DS-2 borehole located in the Carpathian Foredeep. We use the obtained quality factor distributions in the inverse Q-filtering (IQF) procedure during active seismic data processing. Another very important and, unfortunately, subjective in nature parameter is the gain function applied to seismic data while performing the IQF. To calculate Q from VSP data we use an iterative approach to the spectral ratio method where we use several shallowest receivers as reference. We observe high variability of the obtained Q values, depending on the reference receiver, however, depth distribution of Q was consistent regardless To increase reliability of the obtained values, an additional method of Q measurements is incorporated, i.e., acoustic travel time dispersion method. We show that incorporating inverse Q-filtering to active seismic data processing flow allows to enhance the vertical resolution of 2D seismic data.
ISSN:2076-3417